The Academy is an annual program presented by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and the City, educating residents about municipal departments in Dover and the services they provide.

“The Dover Citizens’ Leadership Academy is offered regularly as part of our ongoing efforts to engage local residents and support their involvement in their community governance,” City Manager Michael Joyal said in a public statement. “We are encouraged that participants are interested in volunteering for the many boards and commissions appointed by Dover’s Mayor and City Council and becoming more involved in leading and keeping Dover the exceptional community it has become.”

Now in its fourth year, the program, which used to be a one-day event, included a tour of the Liberty North End Fire Station with presentations by Police Chief Anthony Colarusso and Fire Chief Richard Driscoll. Community Services Director, Doug Steele, also hosted the Academy on a C&J Trailways bus tour of the City’s various Community Services facilities.

“A few years ago the Academy started off as a relatively small program,” Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Community Events Manager Michael Mengers said. “It has now developed into a comprehensive program on the interworking of local government. Every year, it is great to see how many people are interested in attending and learning more about their community.”

To preregister for next year’s class in October 2013 or learn more about the Academy, contact the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at (603) 742-2218.

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